Fender 30

February 21, 2011 in Amplifiers
Fender 30
Schematic(s) fender_30.pdf
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Model/Circuit Number: 30
Years of Production: 1980 – 1981
Era: Rivera
Configuration: Combo (1×12 & 2×10)
Controls: Black face plate with white letters
Knobs: Black skirted w/ chrome center, numbered 1 – 10
Faceplate

  • Front: NORMAL CHANNEL – Input 1, Input 2, Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Bass. REVERB CHANNEL – Input 1, Input 2, Channel select switch, Preamp Gain with pull-knob boost, Treble with pull-knob boost, Bass with pull-knob boost, Reverb and Volume
  • Rear: Fuse (2A), Speaker out, Speaker out, Line Out Level, Lineout, RCA Pedal input for Channel switching, 1/4” Pedal input for Reverb control, Reverb Output, Reverb Input (RCA), Hum Balance control

Cabinet

  • Dimensions: 1×12: 24 1/2” x 18” x 8 3/4”, 2×10: 17½”x 23¾” x 9”
  • Hardware: Medium Chassis Straps 4 5/8”
  • Handle: Black Strap
  • Feet: Glides
  • Corners: Black Metal 2 hole with lip

Covering Material

  • Tolex/Tweed: Black Tolex
  • Grill Cloth: Black White Silver; Black with Metalic Silver Trim; Black Grill with White Trim

Logo: Grill Mounted, Chrome and Black Script Fender without tail
Weight: 40 lbs
Speaker

  • Size: 1 x 12” or 2 x 10”
  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Model: 12” Fender Special Design 005379, or 10” Fender Special Design(For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects: Reverb
~Watts: 30 watts
Tubes

  • Pre amp: 12AT7, 7025
  • Power: 2 x 6L6GC

Bias: Fixed
Rectifier: 5U4

Comments: – 6 Spring Reverb Tank – Dual Pedal Switch – Line/Recording jack – Hum Balance Control

  • Victordemise

    I have one of these puppies (Silver Faced)- Needs work, but it is a sweet amp when it’s runnin right

  • Guest

    Fantastic Fender amp. tipical blackface Fender cleansl Sweet reverb, creamy overdrive sound . Recommended

  • Nottfadeaway

    Pure Fender sound. Highly recommended. An overlooked Fender classic amp

  • http://www.facebook.com/tridentriple William Hill

    The sounds from this combo are timeless,for anyone with pure appreciation of
    what tone is all about,this may be the the singularly most underestimated of
    all fender amp production ,look at the features :-all valve point to point wired,
    two speakers,reverb,channel select,voltage selector 30 watts ,so loud enough
    to gig with ,yet subtle enough for home practise,very tweakable features,, a
    priceless gem ,of subtle yet undeniable quality,,and becoming hard to find.

  • Russwilbanks

    I own and love this amp. Bought it used with a 12″ JBL E-120… replaced that with a jensen n series…. So much beautiful tone at club volume. My other main amp is a re-issue bassman, with replacement speaks (again Jensens)
    Some forums are saying this is  Fender 30 is NOT a Rivera design… any info on that?

  • Guitarslinger56

    Mr. Rivera himself in a video interview has said that he was NOT instrumental in the design of this series. This series had a production run of almost 2 years. Mr. Rivera was hired by Fender after that. So,no they are not technically an amp made during his brief time at Fender.